The Medical Radiologic Technology program is a two-year technical program designed to prepare graduates for employment as a radiologic technologist or radiographer. This program is located on the Wesson Campus. Radiographers use equipment that emits ionizing radiation to image internal structures of the body. Employment opportunities include various health care facilities such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, medical clinics, imaging centers and sports medicine clinics. The program provides a foundation for obtaining higher level degrees of study or placement into advanced specialty imaging or treatment modalities in the healthcare field. Examples of advanced areas for registered technologists include ultrasound, CT, MRI, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, mammography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, administration, and education. The radiography curriculum includes technical and academic courses. Classroom and laboratory activities are conducted on Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus and clinical experience is gained at affiliating hospitals. Upon successful completion of the program the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Radiologic Technology, is eligible to apply for a state license and write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) exam.
The medical radiologic technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology:
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The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: at www.jrcert.org/programs/copiah-lincoln-community-college.
The Medical Radiologic Technology’s programmatic accreditation is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here for more details.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Medical Radiologic Technology program is to educate and prepare students for employment in the field of diagnostic radiography. The program is committed to providing quality instruction that provides a foundation for continuing education or advancement in the field of radiography while promoting high ethical standards in a safe, student-centered environment.
Program Goals
- Students will demonstrate clinical competence with respect to program level
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills
- Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Students will demonstrate professionalism
- Students will graduate with professional competence that meets the needs of the community
Student Learning Outcomes
The Medical Radiologic Technology program provides educational experiences to ensure student competency.
- Students will demonstrate retention of knowledge on exam competencies.
- Students will be able to make procedural adjustments for exams.
- Students will practice appropriate radiation safety measures.
- Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
- Students will evaluate images for appropriate positioning and image quality.
- Students will apply imaging principle to adjust technical factors.
- Students will apply digital imaging principles.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional organizations.
- Students will demonstrate ethical behavior.
Admission Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age upon program entrance.
- Completed RGT Application Packet. Deadline is Feb. 1 for fall entrance.
- Minimum ACT score of 18 is required. ACT scores indicating developmental courses needed must be completed prior to program entrance.
- It is highly recommended that the following academic courses be completed prior to the start of the program:
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- ENG 1113 English Composition I
- BIO 2514 Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab
- BIO 2524 Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab
- MAT 1313 College Algebra
- SPT 1113 Public Speaking
- Social Science elective
- Humanities/Fine Art Elective
Acceptance will be based on the completed RGT application packet, ACT score, GPA, and an interview with the selection committee. If accepted, all applicants must participate in drug/alcohol testing and criminal history background check.
Clinical Education Centers
- Southwest MS Regional Medical Center; McComb, MS
- King’s Daughters Medical Center; Brookhaven, MS
- VA Memorial Hospital; Jackson, MS
- St. Dominic/ Jackson Memorial Hospital; Jackson, MS
- Merit Health Central; Jackson, MS
- Merit Health Natchez; Natchez, MS
- Copiah County Medical Center; Hazlehurst, MS
- Franklin County Medical Center; Meadville, MS
- Capital Orthopedics; Flowood, MS
MRT Application Process
The first step in applying for the Medical Radiologic Technology program is applying to the college first by having an official Copiah-Lincoln Community College application on file in the Enrollment Services Office. Once you are admitted to the college you will be given a Co-Lin email address and a Canvas account.
As part of the Medical Radiologic Technology program application process, you will need to either log in to an existing Canvas account (if you are already a Co-Lin student) or create a new account. Click here to see more detailed instructions on navigating the application process in Canvas.
